Anybody got one of these hand crank lifts? http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444184790 3&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302289555&A SSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302289555&bmUID=1 172155839329&bmLocale=en_US


I would be interested to hear any comments or opinions.

 

I would say that if it is sold thru HD,it will be over priced.
I like the foot pump action of the other jacks.

 

I've seen that in the catallog but never realized it was a hand crank,learn something everyday.

 

I wouldn't consider buying it new. Like you say it has got one of those very expensive HD logos on it! I have seen one come up on ebay and am just wondering if I should give it a go to save a few ££. The alternative I am considering is buying a new hydraulic lift. http://www.harley-mania.co.uk/produc...roducts_id=300. I would save about £40 (if the bids don't go daft on ebay) which is £40 to spend on something shinier!

Less to go wrong on the hand crank version, but is it a PITA to use?

 

Nope, don't have one a them.Foot pumper.

 

I havn't seen one oof the HD jacks. BUT i had an old Buick, I'm talking 1953 or so and it had a crank jack. Yea there was a chain with a hook on the end. You hooked it under the bumper and went to cranking. And actually it cranked up that TANK of a car alot easier than the sisior type jacks out today.
Bit problem I see is the crank takes up a good part of that side of the engine, so work on both sides while jacked up and the jack could get in the way.
I like the foot pump better.

 

I do believe that is the one I seen on display at the dealership with a big bagger on it. It did impress me how rock steady it was.[8D]

 

Pushed a wrong button and lost the whole thing. Once again:::

I have a bud who bought one for his 2000 RK several years ago. I used it before I bought a J&S.

HD Good Points;
You can used while sitting on your ride. WHY I dont know, but you can.
It is stable, but not as stable as the J&S (Actual useage comparison of the two)

HD Not so good points;
The rubber strips came loose early and then off. Carpet tape will temporarily re apply them.

Badfor Both;

Neither had at the time of my purchase, 14 months ago, wheels that were greasable. Use the lift to wash a bike and you will want zerk fitting axels.

 

Thanks for the replies chaps

FLGEEZ - looks like you're right about the rubber strips. I just went back and looked at the pictures on ebay - no rubber strips.

I will ponder for a few more days and see what happens with bids in the last few minutes - that will probably make the decision for me - usually does on ebay!

 

Grendel,
One other thing to consider; some jacks require adapters for Dynas, and Sportsters. having to do with frame length and vertical spacing.


also the guys at J&S, not selling just informing, have a handy drainpan that mounts to the lift when full vertical and it's powder coated for easy cleaning. Bought one and a lift and am happy as a three legged dog during break time at the races.